1. the quality of not being straightforward or direct in communication or approach
2. the state of not following a straight path or route

Examples

• The politician’s indirectness frustrated voters who wanted clear answers.
• Her indirectness in giving feedback made it hard to understand what needed improvement.
• The indirectness of the mountain trail added hours to our hike.
• Cultural norms often encourage indirectness in difficult conversations.
• The indirectness of his approach to the problem confused his teammates.
• She appreciated his indirectness when delivering bad news.
• The indirectness of the route allowed us to see more of the countryside.